Ruin and Rising

Hardcover | August 24, 2016

The capital has fallen. The Darkling rules Ravka from his shadow throne.

Now the nation's fate rests with a broken Sun Summoner, a disgraced tracker, and the shattered remnants of a once-great magical army.

Deep in an ancient network of tunnels and caverns, a weakened Alina must submit to the dubious protection of the Apparat and the zealots who worship her as a Saint. Yet her plans lie elsewhere, with the hunt for the elusive firebird and the hope that an outlaw prince still survives.

Alina will have to forge new alliances and put aside old rivalries as she and Mal race to find the last of Morozova's amplifiers. But as she begins to unravel the Darkling's secrets, she reveals a past that will forever alter her understanding of the bond they share and the power she wields. The firebird is the one thing that stands between Ravka and destruction-and claiming it could cost Alina the very future she's fighting for.

Ruin and Rising is the thrilling final installment in Leigh Bardugo's Grisha Trilogy. This title has Common Core connections.

The capital has fallen. The Darkling rules Ravka from his shadow throne. Now the nation's fate rests with a broken Sun Summoner, a disgraced tracker, and the shattered remnants of a once-great magical army. Deep in an ancient network of tunnels and caverns, a weakened Alina must submit to the dubious protection of the Apparat and the z...

Leigh Bardugo is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Shadow and Bone and Siege and Storm. She was born in Jerusalem, grew up in Los Angeles, graduated from Yale University, and has worked in advertising, journalism, and most recently makeup and special effects. These days, she lives and writes in Hollywood, where she can occa...

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Rated 2 out of
5 by
TribalCub from
I um...Honestly I give the setting, plot, and everything like 4.5. It's was amazing, the only problem I have is the characters/character personalities. They weren't developed properly and I think Alina could've been more... could've had more of a backbone. (Ya know). The whole time she was like oppressed by what's his face? MAL? And the darkling. I think she could've done better as a main character. Six of Crows is another series by Leigh Bardugo, which has the same setting, place and everything, but has more of a.... plot. Plot twists. Character development and has that tang of mystery. The whole personality thing lowers it drastically (The rating I mean) for me

Date published: 2016-12-08

Rated 4 out of
5 by
MyBookishLife from
so goodlove this

Date published: 2016-12-05

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Cassandra from
Fantastic finaleThis series gave me all the feels.. happiness, anger, sadness, scared, and eventually a satisfied relief. I wish it wasn't ending at 3 books, I would love to read more of this series. Loved it!

Date published: 2016-12-04

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Arika from
AmazingPerfect end to my fave story!

Date published: 2016-11-27

Rated 5 out of
5 by
michelle_1486 from
Somewhat bittersweet (but mostly happy) ending to this trilogy!I'm finally finished the Grisha trilogy. And oh my was it a ride.
I loved getting to know Nikolai more, I really grew to love him as a character.
I loved Genya and David together and reading more about them, discovering more of their personalities. My heart broke for Genya upon finding out what the King did to her.
I loved the strong bond between Alina and the group; the friendship and banter. And Alina has grown to become one of my favourite female characters; I loved her character development.
There were plot twists I didn't see but once they were revealed I understood them (even if they did rip my heart out).
I basically got what I wanted in terms of how the book concluded and yet I still feel sad for some of the characters and how things concluded.
Overall, this was a very satisfying and action-packed, badass, crazy good conclusion to the Grisha trilogy. I love this series!

Date published: 2016-11-18

Rated 5 out of
5 by
michelle_1486 from
A great (and somewhat bittersweet) conclusion to the trilogy.I loved getting to know Nikolai more, I really grew to love him as a character.
I loved Genya and David together and reading more about them, discovering more of their personalities. My heart broke for Genya upon finding out what the King did to her.
I loved the strong bond between Alina and the group; the friendship and banter. And Alina has grown to become one of my favourite female characters; I loved her character development.
There were plot twists I didn't see but once they were revealed I understood them (even if they did rip my heart out).
I basically got what I wanted in terms of how the book concluded and yet I still feel sad for some of the characters and how things concluded.
Overall, this was a very satisfying and action-packed, badass, crazy good conclusion to the Grisha trilogy. I love this series!

Date published: 2016-11-14

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Angela from
Loved it!There are rarely series with happy endings nowadays, but this is one of them. It ends well, although it may not be to some readers fancy. All loose ends are tied up though and I think that's a big factor in determining how good a book ends.

Date published: 2016-11-12

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Rina from
Phenomenal!I read this a little while ago and absolutely loved it! It is usually very hard to find an amazing book that ends a trilogy well, however this is not the case with Ruin and Rising! Pick up the trilogy and give it a try, I promise you won't regret it!

Date published: 2016-11-09

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Issy from
Fantastic readThis book was outstandingly amazing and such a quick and magical read, I am so glad to have picked this up!!

Date published: 2016-11-07

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Lis from
Ruin and RisingThis book was a great end to the trilogy and I could not put it down! I finished it in two days and enjoyed every page! Through laughter and tears, the plot was always advancing and keeping me on my toes. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves action and fantasy!

Date published: 2015-02-03

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Hailey from
Great TrilogyFantastic end to a beautiful trilogy. Original setting, in depth character growth, real relationships, and just fantastic all around. I was on the edge of my seat the entire book and couldn't put it down!

Date published: 2014-10-28

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Giselle_from_Book_Nerd_Ca from
Best one in the trilogyAlina is on a quest to find the firebird to destroy the Fold and the Darkling once and for all. As the Sun Summoner, she has powers the Darkling has and is afraid to use it. Her quest gets her deeper and deeper into the Darkling's mind causing her to become more aware of him and his powers. In this epic conclusion, find out if Alina has what it takes to bring Ravka back from the Darkling's true clutches.
I almost forgot most of the characters in this book so I had trouble remembering who was who. But with the recaptains posts I was brought up to date and remembering what happened came back. So thank you ladies for that post.
There's a rare occurrence that happened to me in this book. I didn't care which boy Alina would end up with because in some form I liked them all. They were all so different and likable. Even the fact that some were more so evil than others, I still liked the Darkling. He has such a fascinating history and I would love nothing more than to read his back story. I felt some spark for all three of them and I just wanted her to pick them all.
The feels were all felt in this one. And when I say feels, I meant tears. I teared in this one because of the raw emotion I felt reading it. Oh that scene.. Bless my heart, I had to take a moment to bask in my emotions. Ahhhh. And did I mention that Leigh brought all the punches and turns and twists? Yep she did, and brought you to the brink. She also ended it so beautifully. I don't think I'd change a thing about this book because it had perfect pacing, tone, plot and character development.
Overall, you NEED to get on this trilogy if you haven't read it yet. A beautiful, heart breaking and wonderful ending, I will gladly re-read this series over and over again. Truly one of my favourite fantasy series' of all time.

Date published: 2014-10-22

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Christina from
Amazing seriesYou won't regret reading this series.

Date published: 2014-09-08

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Adele from
The end.I think this is the best book in the trilogy, to be honest. I love how far Alina has come in these books. I wish the story would never end. There's a unexpected event that happens and it shocked me. I didn't expect that at all. (My favourite part though is the end when everything gets resolved and everything is right.)

Date published: 2014-06-20

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Editorial Reviews

"The magic Bardugo invents will surprise and delight readers." -The Horn Book"Readers won't be able to turn the pages fast enough to the conclusion that will generate much discussion." -Booklist"Once again, Bardugo is a master at building an action-packed fantasy with extraordinary world-building and complex characters . . . Fans of the first two books will not be disappointed." -School Library Journal"Triumphant . . If opener Shadow and Bone was a magical coming-of-age story and middle-volume Siege and Storm was a policial thriller, then this third book is an epic quest. . . Every time readers may think she's written herself into a corner, Bardugo pulls off a twist that, while surprising, will keep them turning pages furiously." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Mesmerizing. . . . Bardugo's set up is shiver-inducing, of the delicious variety. This is what fantasy is for." -The New York Times Book Review on Shadow and Bone"This is one book series you want to get hooked on." -Seventeen.com on Shadow and Bone"Shadow and Bone was unlike anything I've ever read. Alina is a clever, sympathetic character I will gladly follow into the next installment--which can't come soon enough!" -Veronica Roth, New York Times bestselling author of Divergent on Shadow and Bone"This is just my kind of fantasy--rich, satisfying, and gorgeous, laced with heart-pounding action and pitch-perfect romance. The characters . . . are layered and complex. I'll be thinking about it for a good long time." -Cinda Williams Chima, bestselling author on Shadow and Bone"* Fast-paced and unpredictable, this debut novel will be a hit with readers who love dark fantasy. . . . Bardugo creates a unique world complete with monsters, magic, danger, romance, corruption, and extravagance." -School Library Journal, starred review"Filled with lush descriptions, intriguing magic, and plenty of twists, this memorable adventure offers action and intrigue mixed with an undercurrent of romance and danger." -Publishers Weekly on Shadow and Bone"Bardugo weaves a captivating spell with lushly descriptive writing, engaging characters, and an exotic, vivid world. Readers will wait impatiently for the next installment." -Booklist on Shadow and Bone"Readers will be rooting for this lonely, tough heroine as she navigates perils physical, magical, and emotional." -BCCB on Shadow and Bone"A rich fantasy landscape, an inspired magical structure, and a gratifying emotional hook keep the pages whirring." -The Horn Book on Shadow and Bone"A heady blend of fantasy, romance, and adventure." -Rick Riordan, author of the bestselling Percy Jackson series on Siege and Storm"Completely engrossing." -Romantic Times on Siege and Storm"Scheming and action carry readers at a breathless pace . . . and will definitely leave them panting for the series' conclusion." -Kirkus Reviews on Siege and Storm"Richly crafted . . . an engaging wish-fulfillment fantasy." -The Horn Book on Siege and Storm"[Readers will be] tapping their feet impatiently for the concluding volume." -Booklist on Siege and Storm